Kaliah Martinson
Salina
Summary
Detail-oriented Assistant Manager offers more than an extensive progressive record of accomplishment in leadership roles. Establishes clear guidelines and enforces consistent policies to keep staff satisfied and on-target to achieve important objectives. Excellent relationship-building, multitasking, and decision-making skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Daimaru Japanese Steakhouse
Salina
10.2023 - Current
- Managed building and staff accommodating up to 300 people, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Supervise daily operations including assigning each server a weekly cleaning.
- Implement customer feedback to enhance the dining experience.
- Facilitated team meetings to set goals and proactively resolve issues, enhancing team alignment.
- Enforce health and safety regulations to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Provide guidance and support to new staff members on daily tasks, projects and objectives.
- Resolve conflicts between team members and customers in an efficient manner.
- conduct regular performance reviews for employees to identify the areas for improvement.
- complete thorough closing shift functions to maintain a clean and organizational environment.
- Remain common professional and stressful circumstances, and effectively diffuse tense situations.
- Review complete completed work by employees to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Food Runner/ Server
Daimaru Japanese’s Steakhouse
Salina
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Delivered food orders to tables in a fast paced dining environment.
- Can organize 15+ orders and get them delivered in a timely manner.
- Assists guests with the menu and special requests.
- Monitored the dining room for guests needs and provided assistance as needed.
- Collaborated with front and back of house to ensure and enhance overall guest experience.
- Pre-bust tables so during peak hours I could efficiently and timely turn tables for the next guests.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization throughout the shift.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas throughout the shift. Including, tables, chairs, my pens, and booths.
- Ensured all orders before they leave the kitchen to ensure they are correct.
Host
Daimaru Japanese Steakhouse
Salina
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided a friendly and inviting welcome to enhance guest experience.
- Stay attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly and fashionably seat guests.
- Managed reservations to enhance seating flow and guest experience.
- Scheduled reservations and communicated with servers and managers about large parties for optimal service preparation.
- Assisted servers by delivering menus and beverages promptly.
- Supported team members during peak hours to maintain service flow.
- Monitored the dining area for cleanliness and organization throughout service.
- Collaborated with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate to customers.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to accommodate special dietary requests from customers.
- Processed cash and card payments from customers using a POS system.
Education
Dental Assisting - Dental Assistant
Accelerated Dental Academy
12.2025 - 04.2026
Salina South High School
Salina , KSSkills
- Staff training and development
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Money handling
- Collaboration
- Can handle being put under stress
- Cleanliness
- Patients
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assisting - Dental Assistant
Accelerated Dental Academy
12.2025 - 04.2026
Assistant Manager
Daimaru Japanese Steakhouse
10.2023 - Current
Food Runner/ Server
Daimaru Japanese’s Steakhouse
09.2022 - 10.2023
Host
Daimaru Japanese Steakhouse
09.2021 - 11.2022
Salina South High School